Light
Bright indirect light is best; tolerates lower light with slower growth. Avoid direct hot sun.
Learn how to care for your green friend
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Tropical & indoor plants · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
ZZ Plant has glossy paired oval leaflets on thick upright stalks. Its moisture-storing tissues suit a careful soak-and-dry routine.
Why you’ll love it
- Glossy upright leaflets give a clean architectural outline.
- Water-storing rhizomes allow longer intervals between watering.
A space where it can thrive
Grow year-round in a warm Metro Vancouver home, near suitable daylight and away from cold window glass, exterior-door drafts and heating vents.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Your care routine
Watering
Allow the mix to dry completely, then soak and drain. Its rhizomes store moisture; watering is much less frequent in dim winter conditions.
Soil & drainage
Free-draining potting mix with added perlite or pumice; never use a sealed pot.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer once or twice during active spring/summer growth, following the product label rate. Skip feeding during winter rest.
Temperature
Aim for 18–26°C indoors; protect from sudden temperature changes and cold drafts.
Humidity
Ordinary room humidity is usually sufficient; do not mist to compensate for wet roots.
Through the seasons
During darker Metro Vancouver autumn and winter days, check moisture before watering and lengthen the interval as growth slows. Reassess daylight in spring and repot only if roots crowd the container.
When your plant needs help
- Soft yellow growth can signal overwatering and root rot.
- Mealybugs can hide in leaf axils; check for white waxy clusters.
Pets & little ones
Harmful if chewed or ingested; aroid tissues contain irritating calcium oxalate crystals. Keep away from children and pets and avoid sap contact.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.